7 Books Every Latina Should Read During Hispanic Heritage Month

There’s no better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month than by celebrating our amazing authors and the memorable stories they create. Here are seven books to add to your reading list this month. Enjoy!

If you are a fan of his bestselling epic novel, The Alchemist, then you will fall in love with the Brazilian author’s powerful fictional story about an orphan woman’s romantic and spiritual journey. His narrative evokes a human spirit through his magical and unforgettable characters.

He may have won the Pulitzer for his captivating novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, and released his latest buzzworthy book, This Is How You Lose Her, but Junot’s first novel, Drown, is also worthy of bookmarking. The collection of stories about a Dominican boy growing up in New Jersey depicts how masculinity and culture shapes one’s diverse immigrant identity.

Leila’s latest novel, about a mother who reunites with the son she gave up for adoption, touches on themes of lose, love, and redemption. Gripping from the start, the story’s core touches on the essence of a mother’s love.

Taking place during the Gold Rush in the 1800s, the Chilean author carefully crafts an unforgettable love story with a powerful female lead in the forefront. This period piece shows what soul mates are made of!

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